Novartis Ag (NVS) Goodwill impairment charges (2012 - 2025)
Novartis Ag (NVS) posted Goodwill impairment charges of $552 million for Q4 2025, down 61.3% from $1.43 billion a year earlier.
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Novartis Ag (NVS) Goodwill impairment charges (2012 - 2025) Analysis & Trends
For the trailing twelve months through Dec 31, 2025, Goodwill impairment charges at Novartis Ag was $1.84 billion, up 48.3% year-over-year; for FY2022, it was -$403 million.
- In prior years, Novartis Ag's Goodwill impairment charges was -$281 million in FY2021.
- The Q4 2025 figure stands as the lowest quarterly Goodwill impairment charges since Q4 2015.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson & Johnson | 653.54 Bn | 572.07 Bn | 17.26 Bn |
| 2 | AbbVie | 467.01 Bn | 440.17 Bn | 12.70 Bn |
| 3 | Merck | 367.16 Bn | 321.59 Bn | 12.21 Bn |
| 4 | Novartis Ag | 277.56 Bn | 233.43 Bn | 11.24 Bn |
| 5 | Astrazeneca | 258.23 Bn | 231.79 Bn | 12.86 Bn |
| 6 | Amgen | 224.14 Bn | 179.54 Bn | 7.24 Bn |
| 7 | Gilead Sciences | 187.30 Bn | 161.42 Bn | 6.22 Bn |
| 8 | Pfizer | 163.47 Bn | 110.41 Bn | 10.94 Bn |
| 9 | Vertex Pharmaceuticals | 133.31 Bn | 105.31 Bn | 2.84 Bn |
| 10 | Bristol Myers Squibb | 128.45 Bn | 79.72 Bn | 9.25 Bn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 552.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 1.43 Bn |
| Dec 31, 2015 | -97.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2014 | -44.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2013 | -47.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2012 | -39.00 Mn |
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Novartis Ag Goodwill impairment charges API
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